Andy Burnham, the new Mayor of Greater Manchester, talking at an event at Salford University in March.
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What we can learn from the election of the new ‘metro mayors’ and why there are reasons to be cheerful.
Big gains for the Conservative party.
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Everything you need to know about the recent local and mayoral elections.
Move over Westminster – political watchers may need to keep an eye on the Irwell rather than the Thames.
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Young people are being left behind by today’s politicians – but there is hope in Manchester and the region’s upcoming mayoral race.
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It’s not all about United and City – sport defines Greater Manchester, boosts the economy and is essential to the overall health of the region.
Andy Burnham.
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Former government minister vying to be the first elected mayor of Manchester speaks to Philip Brown.
The fight is on.
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As United and City go head-to-head in their first encounter of the football season, their rivalry reaches new levels on and off the pitch.
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Tiny particles of a mineral known as magnetite may be causing havoc with our health.
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Former chancellor Osborne’s plans were too limited to be useful. Here’s how devolution should be done.
Liverpool, just one of the regions to be electing a metro mayor next year.
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In May 2017 metro mayors will be elected in a number of cities and counties across England, but what are they and what will they do?
What’s not to like?
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Now in its 70th year, the Scottish capital’s arts spectacular is almost as big as the Olympics.
Sex Pistols in the Paradiso Club, Amsterdam, 1977.
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Did the Sex Pistols invent punk rock or did they pick up on something happening in New York for years?
The UK’s ‘City Deals’ have been claimed as responsible for the renaissance of Greater Manchester.
Naeem Tilly
Evidence from the UK experience suggests there are pros and cons in both City Deals and Devolution Deals.
Mock suicide bomber in Trafford Centre.
Sean Hansford
We often overlook how languages gets caught in political crossfire - and not only in relation to Muslims.
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Everywhere else in the UK is getting more devolved powers – so why not the nation’s capital?
Malcolm Turnbull outlines his vision of ‘City Deals’ that enable ‘smart cities’ to drive growth in the new economy.
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The Turnbull government sees the ‘City Deal’ as a way for ‘smart cities’ to drive innovation and growth. But what is the value proposition behind this UK concept and how might it work in Australia?
A united city deal for Manchester.
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The city of Manchester now has control over it’s NHS budget, but what does this mean in real terms?
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The Northern Powerhouse will change your life. Here’s how.
Northern uproot?
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Tens of thousands have signed a petition for the north of England to join Scotland. But deeper cooperation rather than secession is the answer.
You are now entering the Democratic People’s Republic of Manchester.
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Northern cities want greater independence but it might come at a price.